
So while it was built with gaming in mind, you could also use it for normal work or multi-tasking PC stuff, to say nothing of games on storefronts besides Steam. It's also important to note that while the Steam Deck runs the Linux-based SteamOS, Valve says you can install other software on it and use it like you would a regular PC. We don't know the price of the dock just yet, but the Steam Deck supports DisplayPort and HDMI output, so you'll be able to connect it to any screen in your house if you find yourself craving a bigger screen over portability. In case the specs didn't give it away, Valve will sell a dedicated dock for the Steam Deck that lets you hook it up to a monitor or TV like you would a Nintendo Switch. You can use the Steam Deck like a PC and dock it like a Switch Because of the ultra-compact form factor of the handheld, Valve has said that the Steam Deck SSD shouldn't be replaced due to the way that the memory has been connected to the unit while it can technically be done, the company is heavily discouraging users from doing so - at least right now. The entry-level model uses 64GB eMMC and the two pricier editions have an M.2 2230 NVMe SSD.

Upgrading the Steam DeckĪll versions of the Steam Deck utilize a high-speed SSD of some kind.

